Pampered Chef Drool Party!

I’ve never been to, much less hosted a Pampered Chef Party but WOW did I have a great time!  (Party is still open and items can be purchased through the link. Things still on sale!) I’ve always been familiar with the company thanks to my Mom. She’s a kitchen junkie and loves their products.  Now after hosting my party, I know why.  The hands-on activities sealed the deal for me.  Getting to help with the recipes was a blast. It was sorta like having Sunday dinner with family. Everyone was helping with a task and playing with the kitchen tools and having a great time.  The food was fabulous and you’re gonna die when you see the dessert. OH.SO.GOOD. {{drool}}

When the consultants arrived, they had and did everything.  She talked to the guests about some of the products, what the company stands for and how they will donate $2 for every Round-Up from the Heart Trivet purchase made. Love that!  As the host, I was given a cute recyclable bag with a few goodies.   The entire presentation was very brief actually but I know why. It’s the interaction with the cooking and using the product that sells. Seriously!  If you could just feel and see the weight and quality of their stuff, you’d fall in love immediately.

Okay, so let’s get to the good stuff.  On the menu was Grilled Chicken Penne al Fresco and Chocolate Velvet Cake with Strawberries (full recipes this week), with the main dish being made and served in this beauty, the Deep Covered Baker. {{drool}} It’s stoneware and you’d love it.  Even more awesome, the Grilled Chicken Penne is made in this piece, in the microwave.  Yes, I said the microwave.  With all the back to school hoopla, this is an awesome time saver for getting meals to the table in a flash!

We popped the tomatoes.  What? You don’t know this trick?  Well let me just share it with you.  You put these in your microwave, cover with saran wrap  or a lid, and cook until they burst.

While those were cooking in the microwave, in that very handy batter bowl, one guest chopped up basil while another peeled and sliced garlic.  I have to say, that Garlic Peeler & Slicer Set is AWESOME! You rolled the garlic in the tube to peel it and then places it in the slicer tube and sliced away…paper thin slices too!!

All these fresh herbs and vegetables were added to make the recipe to make GrilledChicken Penne al Fresco and it was delicious & healthy! You’re dying for the full recipe aren’t you? TOO BAD!! You have to wait until Wednesday!  I know, I’m evil huh!

And now to tease you with dessert because guess what?  That full recipe comes on Friday! HAHA  Below  is a very strong, good quality Ice Cream Dipper.  I know several folks who have this and love it.  You’d be surprised at how having one of these compared to the store models or even worse, your spoon, can be so much better.  And you see what she’s putting it in?  SO cool.  I would use for mayonnaise all the time!  It’s called the Measure-All Cup and is GREAT for measuring liquids! She put the correct amount of ice cream and pushed it right out!  So simple.  Loved it.

Chocolate, strawberries, and Bamboo……need I say more? {{drool}}

SOMETHING FOR YOU

Did you like the Deep Covered Baker above?  It comes in white or cranberry and is up for grabs!  It can obviously be used in the oven but because it can be used in the microwave to save time when preparing meals, the giveaway entry will focus on that. 

Bake a 5-lb chicken or turkey breast, 4-lb roast, casseroles and more! Unglazed on the inside for perfect performance; glazed on the outside for perfect presentation. Lid inverts into baker for space-saving storage. 12 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, 13 cups, 3 qts.

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment here telling me ways you cut down cooking time at home.  Have you cooked with Pampered Chef in the microwave before?  And if you do enjoy the line of products already, I’d love to hear what your favorite pieces are…you know, so I can add them to my own wish list!

2 additional ways to enter….

• 1) Share on a social networking site like facebook, twitter, foodbuzz, etc.
• 2) Browse the Pampered Chef site and tell me what you’d love to have.

This giveaway ends on September 20th.  Good luck to all!

Disclosure: This giveaway and party was made possible by Pampered Chef.  My opinions are of my own AS ALWAYS and I truly love the products and welcome them as gifts for Christmas and my birthday, just sayin’……….